| Producer | Highland Half Case |
| Country | Mixed |
| Region | Mixed |
| Varietal | Mixed |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Sku | 210000018134 |
| Size | 750ml |
COOPER HILL, PINOT NOIR 2022, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON $19.99 (MIXED) In 1978 Dr. Robert Gross and his wife Corrine planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the slopes of Cooper Mountain, west of Portland. In 1987, the family converted an old horse barn on the property to start their own label; becoming early adopters to organic and biodynamic farming practices by 1990. After expanding to seven vineyards on over 200 acres, the family business is now the charge of founder Bob Gross and daughter Barbara Gross, who grew up with the vines on their first vineyard site. Delightful dark berry and pomegranate notes laced with earth and cola are dominant in this dry, but fruity, fresh and supple organic and biodynamic pinot noir!
CANTINE COLOSI, TERRE SICILIANE ROSSO 2022, SICILY, ITALY $16.99 Cantine Colosi has been part of the wine industry for three generations. The winery’s bottling is done in Giammoro (Messina), Sicily. With the help of his father, Piero Colosi oversees all aspects of the wines, from vinification to bottling and plays an active role in the marketing of the Colosi name at home and abroad. Intense, dark ruby red color. The bouquet on the nose is full of red and black fruit, like blackberry and strawberries, together with flowers, herbs. and a slight smoky sensation. On the palate it is fresh, dry and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long savory finish. Ideal with red meats, aged cheeses and meaty fishes, like grill tuna steaks.
TWO BIRD ONE STONE, CARIGNAN 2023, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE $12.99 (MIXED) A tale of two birds: one old world and one new world, the one stone they have in common is their love for outstanding wines and great terroirs. This story reflects the journey of head winemaker Marilyn Lasserre, born in the heart of southern France, she traveled the new world for her eduction: South America, South Africa and Australia. She has since returned to her native home, and began making wines that reflect this syncretic approach. Produced entirely from Carignan, this is the perfect "French Bistro Wine." Fermented and aged in tank, with a small amount of French oak staves added, it's rich, velvety, and packed with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and spice. Perfect with a slight chill.
COLLE MASSARI, ‘RIGOLETO’ MONTECUCCO ROSSO 2021, TUSCANY, ITALY $14.99 ColleMassari is the most important and largest estate of the Montecucco appellation. Rigoleto is the name of a river inside the property. Montecucco is located between Montalcino, and Scansano, and benefits from microclimates similar to both of those regions. The vines on the Montecucco hill are the oldest Sangiovese vines in the area, making a wine of surprising depth and complexity: it shows light cherries and some pomegranates, geraniums and potpourri. Crunchy and medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh red fruit and a chewy finish. Great with Christmas ham, rustic pasta sauces, but it’s best when served with a slight chill alongside some great friends and a decadent charcuterie platter.
MANOS NEGRAS, MALBEC 2023, UCO VALLEY, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA $18.99 (MIXED) Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach are co-owners of Manos Negras, born from a lasting friendship, experience, and hard work. The winery’s name reflects their philosophy towards winemaking: getting their hands dirty with a fearless, hands-on approach from budbreak to bottling. They met while working at the famed Bodega Catena Zapata, where they learned the trade, they then set out to make their own mark and began Manos Negras. A well-made Malbec that will blow you away with its classic aromas and flavors of plum, maraschino cherry, orange zest, and vanilla. The body is medium-to-full, with finely grained tannins and a succulent, fleshy palate. Perfect for BBQ.
MELINI, CHIANTI RISERVA 2021, TUSCANY, ITALY $17.99 The Melini Winery dates back to 1705, and is one of the regions oldest and most historic wineries. Throughout its history, Melini has aggressively embraced innovations that improve quality. Founder Adolpho Laborel Melini used pasteurization in winemaking 33 years before Louis Pasteur wrote about the process. Melini introduced the fiasco strapeso, a tempered glass bottle that made possible the export of Chianti to foreign markets. A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (you can do it now and call it ‘Chianti’ but no black rooster on the bottle). The Chianti Riserva is bright ruby red in color with a nose of raspberry, blackberry and a touch of violet. On the palate the wine is medium in body with soft, jammy berry-fruit, spice and a harmonious finish.
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